Topic: Natasha Vita More

2 chapters across the catalog

Hate-Spewing Hashtags
Episode 553 1:52:12 - 1:56:25

553: Hate-Spewing Hashtags

Natasha Vita-More, Transhumanism and Being Human 2013 Conference

Natasha Vita-More, a prominent transhumanist philosopher, speaks at the Being Human 2013 conference about human-machine interaction and life expansion. Vita-More discusses moving beyond biological limitations to extend the human lifespan through design and innovation. The hosts mock the "gibberish" of transhumanist philosophy and Vita-More's background as a performance artist.

Hate-Spewing Hashtags
Episode 553 2:26:33 - 2:29:44

553: Hate-Spewing Hashtags

Popular Science Top Stories, Natasha Vita-More Selfies and Plutopia

The hosts review Popular Science's current top stories, including "Death by Collider" and science tips from "Breaking Bad," labeling them as "bullshit" and blatant movie promotions. They return to Natasha Vita-More, discovering her real name is Nancy Clark and linking her "Plutopia" project to a marketing scam. The segment highlights the intersection of transhumanist philosophy and brand recognition at events like South by Southwest.